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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.72, 14,303.07 and 3,296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.72, 14,303.07 and 3,296.13 is: 4,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.72 : 14,303.07 = 3,296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.72/14,303.07 = 3,296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.72x = 14,303.07 × 3,296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.72x = 47,144,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,144,778.12/9,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.98

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